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Not at all: Trump rules out sanctions relief for Iran uranium handover

US President Donald Trump ruled out the possibility that the current framework under discussion could involve sanctions relief in exchange for Iran's highly enriched uranium.

Trump, Iran war
  • Trump says Iran wants a deal but talks have not succeeded yet
  • Iran claims new draft deal includes Hormuz shipping restoration
  • White House dismisses Iranian draft peace proposal as 'fabrication'
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IPL 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stands frozen on pitch after missing fastest IPL century

IPL 2026 Eliminator, SRH vs RR: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi missed the record for the fastest century in the tournament when he was dismissed for 97 off 29 balls. The 15-year-old stood frozen in the middle, unable to believe his luck after he threw it away in the eighth over of the match in Mullanpur on Wednesday.

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Poor in India paying more tax due to GST, says LSE expert, faces flack

An anthropologist at the London School of Economics, Mukulika Banerjee, argued that poorer Indians pay a larger share of their income in GST than the rich. Experts, however, countered that most daily-use essentials consumed by poorer households are either GST-free or taxed at just 5%.

Mukulika Banerjee is a political anthropologist and Professor of Anthropology at the London School of Economics. (Image: LSE website)

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Why Siddaramaiah is no pushover even for mighty Congress brass

For at least three years, the Congress high command carefully balanced Siddaramaiah's role as the Karnataka Chief Minister and his deputy DK Shivakumar's aspirations. While DKS might have his CM dream fulfilled at last, the mighty Congress brass walks a risky path in asking Siddu to step aside. Here's why.

Karnataka’s longest-serving Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, holds significant influence among backward communities, minorities and Dalits, which is considered his biggest political strength. (Image: PTI)
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THE UNTOLD STORY

India has more cities than it knows of. Why are they hiding in plain sight?

India might have far more cities and towns than the government's numbers acknowledge. An EAC-PM paper argues that millions live in human settlements that function like towns and cities but officially remain classified as rural. This adversely impacts the lives of millions of residents.

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Karnataka News

How DK Shivakumar outplayed Siddaramaiah

Siddaramaiah believed numbers and a strong support base would shield him from any leadership challenge. But DK Shivakumar hit the reset button in Karnataka with the blessings of those who really call the shots -- the Congress high command.

Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar

French Open 2026

French Open, Day 4 LIVE: Djokovic advances to third round as Rybakina crashes out

French Open 2026, Day 4 Live updates: Novak Djokovic sealed his spot in the third round of the French Open with 6-3, 6-2, 6-7, 6-3 win over Valentin Royer. Iga Swiatek cruised past Sara Bejlek 6-2, 6-3 to continue her title charge, while reigning Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina suffered a shock second-round exit after losing to Yuliia Starodubtseva.

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